removing a rear view mirror from glass

[newto912]

hello all, me again!
I have a rear view mirror stuck to the glass, original is a chromed swan neck affair which I want to get back too.
however the mirror I have is stuck fast, have tried soaking base in sticky stuff remover, but its not budging.
I fear breaking the glass if I force it too much, or am I being a wimp?!
any suggestions?
Thanks
Andrew

[johnM]

Hi

Try a hair drier, slowly warm the glass area and get it as hot as possible, should soften the glue.

(Best to be done in a relatively warm area so you don’t stress and crack the screen)

Kind Regards

[newto912]

Thanks for the tip.
Will try it later on and report back

[smallspeed]

If you can get under it try cutting through the adhesive with dental floss..

[newto912]

Thanks chaps.
worked with a combination of heat, acetone, and instead of floss which kept breaking a very thin and sharp salmon cutting knife
onto the next problem!